Persian dance
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Persian dance refers to the type of dancing from Persia (modern day Iran). Upper body motion is emphasized, with hand motions, trunk undulations and facial expressions being points of attention.It appears in the film Alexander performed by the eunuch Bagoas at the ceremony where Clietus dies.